Drafted by the Nashville Predators in the 3rd round (72nd overall) in 2009.

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Michael Latta re-signs with Washington | 07/01/2014 1:45 PM

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The Washington Capitals have re-signed center Michael Latta to a two-year contract.

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Capitals give Michael Latta qualifying offer | 06/30/2014 10:02 AM

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The Washington Capitals have given center Michael Latta a qualifying offer.

Washington Post

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The Capitals also qualified Edward Pasquale, Cam Schilling and Nate Schmidt while Nicolas Deschamps, Brett Flemming and Peter LeBlanc did not receive a qualifying offer and will become UFA's.

Capitals assign Michael Latta to the AHL | 01/11/2014 1:28 PM

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Michael Latta has been assigned to AHL Hershey.

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His last appearance with the Capitals came on Dec. 15 when he suffered a lower-body injury against Philadelphia. Latta had been on injured reserve so he'll work himself back into game shape in the minors.

Washington puts Michael Latta on IR list | 12/17/2013 12:54 PM

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Michael Latta (lower body) has been placed on the injured reserve list.

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Latta sustained the ailment on Sunday. As a result of this move, he's expected to miss at least three contests.

Michael Latta leaves game in third period | 12/16/2013 10:26 AM

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Michael Latta suffered a lower body injury in the third period Sunday and did not return.

CSN Washington

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The good news is that coach Adam Oates expects him to practice Monday morning. Latta was recalled before the game Sunday. His value in fantasy pools is in the penalty minute category and he had a fighting major Sunday before the injury. He has a goal and four points in 17 games this season with 12 minutes in the sin bin.

Capitals recall Michael Latta on Sunday | 12/15/2013 3:02 PM

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The Washington Capitals recalled Michael Latta and sent Nate Schmidt to the AHL on Sunday.

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Neither has fantasy value at this point in their careers, so JFYI.

Capitals return Michael Latta to the minors | 11/30/2013 2:18 PM

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Michael Latta has been returned to the minors.

Washington Post

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Washington made the move after bringing up defenseman Dmitry Orlov and goaltender Philipp Grubauer on Saturday. In 16 games this year, Latta has four points and he's averaged under eight minutes of ice time.

Michael Latta gets first NHL goal | 11/16/2013 11:46 AM

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Michael Latta scored his first NHL goal on Friday in the Capitals 4-3 shootout win over Detroit.

Washington Post

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Latta's goal tied the game at three and sent it into overtime and then the shootout. He knocked home a rebound after goaltender Jimmy Howard made the original save. "It was definitely nice to get it when it mattered so much, not a 7-0 game," Latta said. "He comes out and charges the puck a lot, so when [Joel Ward] put it back to the 'D' I just thought get to the net and hope. It bounced right on my stick. I'll take a lot of those." Latta now has three points and seven penalty minutes in 10 games.

Capitals promote Michael Latta | 10/30/2013 11:34 AM

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Michael Latta has been called up by the Washington Capitals.

Washington Post

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Latta has four points and 25 penalty minutes in six AHL games this season. If he plays consistently on the Capitals' third or fourth line then he might be worth a look if your team is desperate for penalty minutes.

Michael Latta heads to the minors | 10/11/2013 1:10 PM

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Michael Latta will report to AHL Hershey.

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Latta has no points in two games with the Capitals this season. If he ever earns a regular spot on an NHL team, he might be a good source of penalty minutes.

Michael Latta to center fourth line Thursday | 10/10/2013 1:19 PM

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Michael Latta will center Washington's fourth line Thursday night.

Washington Post

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He will play between Martin Erat and Tom Wilson in the contest, which will bump Jay Beagle to the press box. Latta hasn't played with the Capitals since the team's season opener.

Washington promotes Michael Latta | 10/08/2013 12:20 PM

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Michael Latta has been called up by the Washington Capitals.

CSN Washington

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Latta practiced alongside Alex Ovechkin and Marcus Johansson. Before you get too excited though, Latta was just filling in for Nicklas Backstrom, whose girlfriend gave birth Tuesday morning. Washington doesn't play again until Thursday, so Latta might end up being sent down without playing in a single game.

Capitals assign Michael Latta to AHL | 10/03/2013 3:37 PM

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Michael Latta has been assigned to the minors.

Washington Post

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The Capitals sent him down after claiming defenseman Alexander Urbom off waivers. Latta made his NHL debut Tuesday night against the Blackhawks and he got 6:04 of ice time. He'll probably be back up with the big club at some point this season.

Michael Latta still with the Capitals | 09/29/2013 11:00 AM

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Michael Latta has impressed the Washington Capitals and has a chance to stick with the team heading into the regular season.

Washington Post

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Latta was acquired from the Predators along with Martin Erat at the trade deadline as Filip Forsberg headed the other way. Latta is a chippy player and a good penalty killer and the Capitals hope that he can fill the spot vacated by Matt Hendricks last season. "He?Ts going to play here whether right now or in the near future. He brings something to this team," GM George McPhee said. "He did a good job in Boston being able to pick off passes, having his stick in the right places, and be in the right places to block shots." Latta's status is up in the air at this time and it looks as if he will start the season in the minors but he could be a nice source of penalty minutes and a few points when he eventually debuts in the NHL.

Could Michael Latta fill Hendricks' role now? | 07/10/2013 12:11 PM

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Michael Latta hopes to fill Matt Hendricks' role on the Capitals.

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With Hendricks signing in Nashville, Latta, who was included in the Martin Erat trade at the deadline, sees a big opportunity. "I see [Hendricks] leave and I'm sure a lot of Caps fans are kind of upset," Latta said. "I heard nothing but good things about him as a guy. But he leaves and maybe that opens up a spot for me. You never know. It's nice for me personally and selfishly that he's gone, but we'll see. Hopefully, I can do what he did." In 76 games in the AHL, Latta had 38 points and 198 penalty minutes.

Preds ship Michael Latta to Washington | 04/03/2013 5:18 PM

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Michael Latta has been acquired by Washington, along with Martin Erat, in exchange for Filip Forsberg.

The Nashville Tennessean

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Latta has racked up 35 points and 184 minutes in the sin bin in 67 contests with the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL this season. He was originally taken in the third round of the 2009 draft by Nashville, but now he'll continue to develop in Washington's system.